Fenton, Michigan vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 3.1% more expensive than Fenton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,185 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fenton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Fenton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Salem
than in Fenton, Michigan
Fenton, MI vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Fenton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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